Widmer's 9th Annual Oktoberfest

With Labor Day now behind us, we all know what we’ll be receiving in the months ahead. But before the nasty, rainy season hits, the month of September is one to cherish as a beer fan. Hops are being harvested and this is the month we celebrate with our brethren from Germany. Well Munich to be exact. Yes, its Oktoberfest season.

This year marks Widmer Brothers Brewing’s 9th annual Oktoberfest block party, an event that draws more than 5,000 beer enthusiasts and is the largest Oktoberfest celebration in Portland. The festival features a variety of craft beers, German-style food, and live music throughout the day.

Widmer’s Oktoberfest takes place over two days on Friday, September 6th from 7:00pm-11:00pm and Saturday, September 7th from 3:00pm-11:00pm.

A souvenir stein is required for consuming beer. Attendees can also bring steins from previous years to the event. All beer and food is purchased with tokens, which cost $1 each. Patrons pay six tokens for a souvenir stein, six tokens for a full stein of beer and food items are $1-$7.

Featured beers include:

Okto Festival Ale

Widmer Brothers Hefeweizen

Alchemy Ale

Hopside Down IPL

Alt

Brotha from Anotha Motha

Green & Gold Kolsch

The band lineup for this year’s Oktoberfest is as follows.
Friday, September 6th:

Brownish Black 9:45 – 11pm

Redwood Son 8:15 – 9:20pm

Just Lions 7:00 – 8:00pm

Saturday, September 7th:

The Excellent Gentlemen 9:30 – 11:00pm

Sassparilla 7:30pm – 9:00pm

The Quick & Easy Boys 6:00 – 7:00pm

Moody Little Sister 4:30 – 5:30pm

Melville 3:00 – 4:00pm

Important Info:

21+ only event

Pets discouraged due to crowds

Cash Only – ATM onsite

Bike Parking

Onsite MAX accessible – Take the Yellow Line to the Albina/Mississippi Stop

About The Author

DJ

D.J. is a Portland, Oregon based writer that spent his formative years in the Midwest. With over 20 years under his belt of drinking beer at festivals across America and the world, he has developed a strong appreciation and understanding of craft beer and the industry that surrounds it. He can be found in any of the great breweries or beer bars that make Portland the best beer city in the world. His writing can also be found in Northwest Brewing News and can be followed on Twitter at @hopapalooza.